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One dead, another hurt in Phoenix park shooting near 35th and Northern avenues

Police believe the suspect and two victims were involved in an altercation before the shooting
35TH AVE MORTEN AVE PARK SHOOTING
Posted at 6:23 PM, Jan 04, 2024
and last updated 2024-01-05 23:36:33-05

PHOENIX — Phoenix police are investigating a double shooting near 35th and Northern avenues.

Just before 4 p.m. Thursday, officers were called to a park in the area for reports of a shooting.

When officers arrived they located a man, identified as 24-year-old Abdul Karim Bin Abdul Jalil, who was suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second victim, also identified as a man, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

A suspect has not been taken into custody. No information on the suspect has been released.

Police believe the suspect and two victims were involved in some kind of altercation leading up to the shooting.

The suspect reportedly went to his vehicle, grabbed a gun and shot the victims before he left the area.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO to provide an anonymous tip. Your tip could lead to a cash reward if it leads to an arrest.

This shooting remains under investigation.